We live in a world obsessed with replacing the human touch. Everywhere we look, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way we work, shop, travel, and even think. Big business, government, retail, the health service — everyone seems intent on swapping real people for machines, robots, and chatbots. And yet, none of us really knows where […]
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NHS 10 Year Plan
What Does It Mean for Our Community? Improving access to GP services remains one of my top priorities locally. I’ve been working with local GPs and the NHS to help practises get the premises they need and deliver the care our community deserves. Our GP surgeries are delivering more appointments, making it easier to see […]
Bicep tear/rupture
A torn or ‘ruptured’ long head of the biceps is a common shoulder injury that typically affects patients between 40 and 60, often with a history of shoulder problems. It can result from heavy falls in younger people (e.g. skiing or snowboarding) or can develop gradually in older adults due to repetitive use and degenerative […]
Why We Still Love Trains (and Tolerate Technology)
There’s something about a steam engine that gets under the skin. It’s not just the hiss, the smell of oil and soot, or the rhythmic chug echoing across the countryside—it’s what they represent: a world we remember, or imagine, as simpler, steadier, somehow better. I was recently at The Greatest Gathering in Derby—an event to […]
It Will Be Done
When Mary and I started this little magazine enterprise in January 2012 there were those who scoffed, turned away, and looked upon us as if we were slightly deranged. I recall someone asking, “What do you want to do that for?” pointing out that our area was already well served with such publications, or adding, […]
Puppy Love
Puppy Love Celebrate the friendliest dog breeds, each with their own quirky charm and lovable traits. Labrador Retriever The life and soul of the party and always ready for a game of fetch or a swim in the nearest lake, these friendly, outgoing dogs are known for their even temperaments and are often the go-to […]
Flooding: The Path Forward
Flooding: The Path Forward I started this year looking forward to the changes we would make in the year ahead. But the beginning of this year, sadly, brought flooding again to our community. We saw heavy rain and record river levels leading to flooding. I saw the devastation. Some of the same homes and businesses […]
As One Door Closes…
As One Door Closes…and Winter Turns into Spring The turning of the seasons always brings change, and this year is no different. As winter gives way to the fresh possibilities of spring, we find ourselves reflecting on the shifts within our own little magazine world. One of the biggest dilemmas we’ve faced in recent months […]
Forward into 2025 Jeevun Sandher MP
Forward into 2025 Christmas started in Barrow Upon Soar for me this year, with the shine of the Christmas lights that I was kindly asked to switch on. This period is a special time to come together, appreciate what we have achieved in the past year and to look forward to the New Year. I […]
